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On WeddingWire since 2017

Cactus & Tropicals is a wedding ceremony and reception venue with a location in both Salt Lake and Draper. Offering a luscious, plant-filled setting, the perfect location for a bright, beautiful celebration. Their cut floral services are avaliable to couples getting married across northern Utah with a team of talented designers eager to bring your dream to life.

This venue aims to present couples with a blank canvas for their long-awaited celebration. Its warm, welcoming feel allows couples to celebrate their love all year round within this charming space filled with plants, exotic trees, and colorful flowers that bloom all year.

Facilities and Capacity

  • Draper Greenhouse: The towering glass walls and ceiling presents couples with an open, adaptable space filled with natural light. Inside, you can say your vows surrounded by exotic plants and meticulously made decor. Outside, winding paths, fountains, and gorgeous arbors only add to the venue’s modern and tropical style. You and your guests can also enjoy a fire pit to add to the welcoming, relaxing atmosphere. Catering spaces, get-ready room, and a range of other facilities are also present to help your special day run smoothly. These settings are also ideal for custom decoration, allowing you to adorn this venue with a personal touch of style.
    • This venue has a maximum capacity of 100, with tables and chairs included.
  • Salt Lake Greenhouse: Built in 1978, our Salt Lake greenhouse is the perfect space for intimate events in a quaint and magical greenhouse complete with bubbling fountains and winding paths. Inside, be surrounded by exotic plants and carefully curated decor. Outside enjoy our koi pond and seasonal selection of plants and flowers.
    • This venue has a maximum capacity of 75, with tables and chairs included.

Venue Services Offered

We allow outside vendors, letting you invite your favorite local businesses to entertain or feed your guests.

Basic botanical centerpieces are included in the venue rental with the option to upgrade and customize.

Floral Services

Whether you choose to get married in one of our beautiful greenhouses or anywhere across Northern Utah, our team of professional florists is here to bring your dreams to life. With completely customizable options our team understands that every event is unique and works with each couple to create a custom plan for their venue and their vision. From bouquets and boutonnieres to centerpieces and installations we look forward to taking great care of you.

We can offer event design services, along with delivery, setup, and cleanup of arrangements.
In addition to custom floral plans, we offer a variety of designer arrangements able to be ordered directly online for the couples who want beautiful florals at the click of a button.

Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables
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Reviews of Cactus and Tropicals

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4.9 out of 5 rating
4.9 out of 5 rating
147 Reviews
98% recommend it
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Weddingwire
4.9/5 147 reviews
Google
4.5/5 492 reviews
LiLLi
Lilli Sent on 01/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beautiful and Unique

We used the Draper location as our reception venue and hosted a private dinner in there. It was stunningly beautiful. We paid for no additional lighting--- the way it is lit and arranged is amazing. The venue easily accommodated the 110 or so guests we had. I was so pleased with the accommodation we had. Doug was a rockstar!
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Jake F. Sent on 01/28/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Bridal Show 2020

As part of a catering company, our experience with Cactus & Tropicals has been incredible! Jason and his staff are always great to work with. The venue is amazing for any type of event that you may have!
Natasha
Natasha C. Sent on 10/30/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Couldn’t have asked for more

I got married at the location in Draper on 10-28-2021 and the service was above and beyond. The price was great for our budget and the staff handles so much! It really takes a lot of stress off of you. They also have lots of their own rentals available which makes it way easier than going elsewhere. Doug, the event coordinator, was fantastic. Never had an issue getting questions answered in a timely manner and he’s incredibly friendly and reliable. Our caterer ended up not serving the cake even though we paid them to… but Doug stepped in and handled it himself. I’m eternally grateful to him and the whole staff for providing such a wonderful night and beautiful venue!
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2019 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Team

Doug Dardon
Doug Dardon
Events Manager
Bracken Coons
Bracken Coons
Salt Lake Greenhouse Events Coordinator
Kaytlyn Shurtz
Kaytlyn Shurtz
Event Floral Designer
Katelyn Campbell
Katelyn Campbell
Event Floral Designer

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Have Party Will Travel Have Party Will Travel Wedding Caterers

Cactus and Tropicals is a beautiful place to hold an event. By the time we arrive with the food, the Cactus and Tropicals staff has all of the tables and linens set up. The venue always looks great and the staff is very easy to work with.

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